Aliens, Orbs, and Modern-Day Deceptions

Welcome back to Altar’d Reality! Today, the "Three Amigos"—Jen, Lauren, and Tassy—are getting a little "conspiratorial," but don’t worry, we aren't going down a rabbit hole without our Bibles. We’re looking at the recent government disclosures and supernatural encounters through a strictly biblical lens.In this episode, we explore:The Spiritual Craving: We discuss why people are so obsessed with aliens and the supernatural. As spiritual beings, we are part of God’s massive family, and we have an innate curiosity about that family and a built-in desire to worship.The Case of Chris Bledsoe: We unpack the modern story of a man whose encounters with "orbs" and a feminine entity called "The Lady" have drawn government investigation. We discuss the danger of "peaceful" experiences that don't align with Scripture and why we must test every spirit.Angel of Light Masquerade: Scripture warns us that Satan and his servants disguise themselves as angels of light and servants of righteousness. We talk about how easy it is to be deceived if you rely on feelings or "pleasant" experiences rather than the Word of God.As in the Days of Noah: Jesus told us his return would be like the days of Noah. We look at the parallels between the pre-flood world—spiritual corruption, DNA contamination, and obsession with hidden knowledge—and what we are seeing in our culture today.Issachar and Simeon Discernment: We contrast the "intellectual thinking" of the Pharisees with the "spiritual discernment" of the Sons of Issachar and Simeon. One group missed the Messiah standing right in front of them, while the other recognized him as a 40-week-old baby.10 Practical Steps to Guard Your Heart: We wrap up with a massive list of ways to stand firm, including knowing your Bible better than the internet, stopping the "doom scrolling," and staying in a healthy, accountable Christian community.Our Challenge to YouThis week, evaluate what is shaping your worldview. Is it your social media algorithm, or is it God’s Word? Take seven days to turn off the noise—maybe even quit social media for a week—and "touch grass" while you lean into the Holy Spirit.Resources & LinksLarry Raglin: The Final FloodScripture Chapters to Study: Matthew 24, Genesis 6, Luke 2, 1 John 4, and 2 Thessalonians 2.Blurry Creatures PodcastStranger Theology: Joel Mudamal’s resource for "humble theologians".Logos Bible Software: An incredible study tool with AI features to help you dig deeper. Use our link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.Grab your favorite cool beverage and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!